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The Unknown Soldier(1985)
Status: Released
Date: 1985-12-06
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42 Votes
Time: 3h 19m
Overview:
Second silver screen adaption of the Finnish war book by Väinö Linna. The story is based on Linna's experiences as an infantry man in the Finnish army during the so called "Continuation War" (1941-1944).
Languages: Finnish.
Countries:
Finland
ProductionCompanies:
Arctic-Filmi
Movie: The Unknown Soldier
Top 10 Billed Cast
Risto Tuorila
Koskela
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
Hietanen
Pertti Koivula
Lahtinen
Hannu Kivioja
Riitaoja
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Overview
Second silver screen adaption of the Finnish war book by Väinö Linna. The story is based on Linna's experiences as an infantry man in the Finnish army during the so called "Continuation War" (1941-1944).
Release Date
1985-12-06
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